The Official Manchester United Thread [Vol 4]

[Blackpuddin]

Kaj91 said:

So Giggs is taking over first team affairs.
In fairness he does know a thing or two about them.

badum-tish

[LHRFlightman]

I see SAF is going to play a key role in finding his successors successor. I can see why, I mean he did a grand job first time round didn't he?

Can anyone explain to me why Jose wasn't given the job? I get that he isn't known for open, expansive football, but neither was Moyes. Does anyone think you'd be where you are today if Jose was the manager?

So, why did SAF rule out Jose? Protecting his legacy?

[Bit of a Unit]

LHRFlightman said:

I see SAF is going to play a key role in finding his successors successor. I can see why, I mean he did a grand job first time round didn't he?

Can anyone explain to me why Jose wasn't given the job? I get that he isn't known for open, expansive football, but neither was Moyes. Does anyone think you'd be where you are today if Jose was the manager?

So, why did SAF rule out Jose? Protecting his legacy?

Charlton didn't approve of Jose's style, off the pitch rather than on it. He still has significant influence.

[E65Ross]

Bit of a Unit said:

LHRFlightman said:

I see SAF is going to play a key role in finding his successors successor. I can see why, I mean he did a grand job first time round didn't he?

Can anyone explain to me why Jose wasn't given the job? I get that he isn't known for open, expansive football, but neither was Moyes. Does anyone think you'd be where you are today if Jose was the manager?

So, why did SAF rule out Jose? Protecting his legacy?

Charlton didn't approve of Jose's style, off the pitch rather than on it. He still has significant influence.

Ah, but he liked Moyes's style on the pitch, well that's fine then

[anonymous-user]

LHRFlightman said:

I see SAF is going to play a key role in finding his successors successor. I can see why, I mean he did a grand job first time round didn't he?

Source?

[Bit of a Unit]

E65Ross said:

Ah, but he liked Moyes's style on the pitch, well that's fine then

I think the fact that he has been sacked today tells you all you need to know about on pitch results.

[selym]

Piersman2 said:

TTmonkey said:

I feel sorry for the Liverpool fans. Waiting all these years to win the Premier league, and knowing, in the back of their minds, that they only win it because of the turmoil at United... they never get to win it with SAF in charge.

Must be an empty feeling, deep inside.....

I did type out a long reply, but then just thought...

No, no deep empty feelings here, just joy, deep, deep joy at everything this season has brought.

and continues to bring.

There are two ways of looking at this. It could be said that for all the domination of the last two decades, at the end of this season Man utd could be only one league win ahead of Liverpool and two European Cups behind.

In any case, this is the most positive thing to happen at Old Trafford in the last season. I'd imagine all the other Premier League team supporters feel a little uneasy that Moyes has gone.

[LHRFlightman]

anonymous said:

[redacted]

Sky Sports News quoting club insiders.

[anonymous-user]

LHRFlightman said:

anonymous said:

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Sky Sports News quoting club insiders.

Sure you have that right? Would like to see a link

I only ask as nearly every other media outlet has categorically stated that SAF will have no involvement with the new appointment

[Alpinestars]

Bit of a Unit said:

Charlton didn't approve of Jose's style, off the pitch rather than on it. He still has significant influence.

Hmmmmm.........................................................

[anniesdad]

Alpinestars said:

Bit of a Unit said:

Charlton didn't approve of Jose's style, off the pitch rather than on it. He still has significant influence.

Hmmmmm.........................................................

Hmmm indeed, as respectful as I am of Sir Bobby Charlton's exploits in the game I do think that he should enjoy this period of his life, simply as a fan.

[Bit of a Unit]

Also agree!

Has anyone got the influence of former legends spot on?

[Zoon]

Bit of a Unit said:

Also agree!

Has anyone got the influence of former legends spot on?

Liverpool got it wrong with Souness and King Kenny twice.
Newcastle got it wrong with Keegan twice.

Makes you wonder why Bobby Charlton has never managed United.

[LHRFlightman]

anonymous said:

[redacted]

Certain I got it right. I'm wfh and have Sky Sports News on, listened to it while eating my lunch.

[Bradgate]

Moyes’ situation has strong parallels with Steve McClaren’s short, unhappy spell as England manager.

Both men were appointed ahead of better qualified candidates. Both appeared to be well out of their depth and struggled badly in their new roles from the outset. Both failed to achieve the minimum level of success acceptable to their employer (McClaren failed to qualify for Euro 2008, Moyes failed to qualify for the Champions League) and both were sacked immediately after this failure.

I hope Moyes manages to re-build his career and reputation in the way McClaren has.

[Piersman2]

selym said:

Piersman2 said:

TTmonkey said:

I feel sorry for the Liverpool fans. Waiting all these years to win the Premier league, and knowing, in the back of their minds, that they only win it because of the turmoil at United... they never get to win it with SAF in charge.

Must be an empty feeling, deep inside.....

I did type out a long reply, but then just thought...

No, no deep empty feelings here, just joy, deep, deep joy at everything this season has brought.

and continues to bring.

There are two ways of looking at this. It could be said that for all the domination of the last two decades, at the end of this season Man utd could be only one league win ahead of Liverpool and two European Cups behind.

In any case, this is the most positive thing to happen at Old Trafford in the last season. I'd imagine all the other Premier League team supporters feel a little uneasy that Moyes has gone.

Indeed, he was supposed to have spunked £200M on ste players before getting the sack. Agent Moyes hasn't just let himself down, but all the rest of us too!

[anonymous-user]

LHRFlightman said:

Certain I got it right. I'm wfh and have Sky Sports News on, listened to it while eating my lunch.

Fair enough, they are certainly swimming against the tide with that one though. I dont think he will have any involvement, he is off to teach at Harvard in May as well so will probably be seen about less also

[curlie467]

selym said:

I'd imagine all the other Premier League team supporters feel a little uneasy that Moyes has gone.

Nope.
It isn't like we didn't know it was coming!

[ascayman]

Bit of a Unit said:

Charlton didn't approve of Jose's style, off the pitch rather than on it. He still has significant influence.

He;s going to hate Van Gaal then..

[LoonR1]

selym said:

There are two ways of looking at this. It could be said that for all the domination of the last two decades, at the end of this season Man utd could be only one league win ahead of Liverpool and two European Cups behind.

What's your point? Liverpool dominated the 70s and 80s much like United did the past 20 years.